The Year In Photos

Jed Adcock of the Lions celebrates a goal during the 2015 AFL Round 02 match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Brisbane Lions at Etihad Stadium, Melbourne on April 12, 2015. (Photo: Michael Dodge/Getty Images via AFL Media)

Jack Redden of the Lions shouts from the bench during the 2015 AFL Round 02 match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Brisbane Lions at Etihad Stadium, Melbourne on April 12, 2015. (Photo: Justine Walker/AFL Media)

Dayne Beams (left) and Justin Leppitsch, Senior Coach of the Lions celebrate after the 2015 AFL Round 06 match between the Carlton Blues and the Brisbane Lions at Etihad Stadium, Melbourne on May 10, 2015. (Photo: Michael Willson/AFL Media)

Justin Leppitsch, Senior Coach of the Lions addresses his players during the 2015 AFL Round 05 match between the Gold Coast Suns and the Brisbane Lions at Metricon Stadium, Gold Coast on May 02, 2015. (Photo: Chris Hyde/Getty Images/AFL Media)

(L-R) Harris Andrews, Allen Christensen, Mitch Robinson and Dayne Beams of the Lions sing the team song after the 2015 AFL Round 06 match between the Carlton Blues and the Brisbane Lions at Etihad Stadium, Melbourne on May 10, 2015. (Photo: Michael Willson/AFL Media)

Mitch Robinson of the Lions celebrates with the crowd after the 2015 AFL Round 06 match between the Carlton Blues and the Brisbane Lions at Etihad Stadium, Melbourne on May 10, 2015. (Photo: Michael Willson/AFL Media)

Players react as the final siren sounds during the 2015 AFL Round 06 match between the Carlton Blues and the Brisbane Lions at Etihad Stadium, Melbourne on May 10, 2015. (Photo: Michael Willson/AFL Media)

Justin Leppitsch, Senior Coach of the Lions (left) and Tom Rockliff embrace after the 2015 AFL Round 06 match between the Carlton Blues and the Brisbane Lions at Etihad Stadium, Melbourne on May 10, 2015. (Photo: Michael Willson/AFL Media)

Ryan Lester of the Lions celebrates kicking a goal with Dayne Zorko during the 2015 AFL Round 07 match between the Brisbane Lions and Port Adelaide Power at The Gabba, Brisbane on May 17, 2015. (Photo: Matt Roberts/AFL Media)

Ryan Lester of the Lions marks during the 2015 AFL Round 07 match between the Brisbane Lions and Port Adelaide Power at The Gabba, Brisbane on May 17, 2015. (Photo: Matt Roberts/AFL Media)

Mitch Robinson of the Lions celebrates kicking a goal with team mates during the 2015 AFL Round 07 match between the Brisbane Lions and Port Adelaide Power at The Gabba, Brisbane on May 17, 2015. (Photo: Matt Roberts/AFL Media)

Harris Andrews of the Lions in action during the 2015 AFL Round 06 match between the Carlton Blues and the Brisbane Lions at Etihad Stadium, Melbourne on May 10, 2015. (Photo: Michael Willson/AFL Media)

Tom Rockliff of the Lions celebrates winning the 2015 AFL Round 07 match between the Brisbane Lions and Port Adelaide Power at The Gabba, Brisbane on May 17, 2015. (Photo: Matt Roberts/AFL Media)

Tom Rockliff of the Lions leads the team out during the 2015 AFL Round 08 match between the Essendon Bombers and the Brisbane Lions at Etihad Stadium, Melbourne on May 24, 2015. (Photo: Justine Walker/AFL Media)

Liam Dawson of the Lions celebrates a goal during the 2015 AFL Round 08 match between the Essendon Bombers and the Brisbane Lions at Etihad Stadium, Melbourne on May 24, 2015. (Photo: Justine Walker/AFL Media)

Lions players look dejected after losing the 2015 AFL Round 09 match between the Brisbane Lions and the St Kilda Saints at The Gabba, Brisbane on May 31, 2015. (Photo: Bradley Kanaris/AFL Media)

James Aish of the Lions takes a mark during the 2015 AFL Round 09 match between the Brisbane Lions and the St Kilda Saints at The Gabba, Brisbane on May 31, 2015. (Photo: Bradley Kanaris/AFL Media)

Tom Rockliff of the Lions leaves the field dejected during the 2015 AFL Round 08 match between the Essendon Bombers and the Brisbane Lions at Etihad Stadium, Melbourne on May 24, 2015. (Photo: Justine Walker/AFL Media)

Mitch Robinson of the Lions celebrates kicking a goal during the 2015 AFL Round 07 match between the Brisbane Lions and Port Adelaide Power at The Gabba, Brisbane on May 17, 2015. (Photo: Matt Roberts/AFL Media)

Ryan Lester (R) of the Lions celebrates with team mate Dayne Beams after kicking a goal during the 2015 AFL Round 09 match between the Brisbane Lions and the St Kilda Saints at The Gabba, Brisbane on May 31, 2015. (Photo: Bradley Kanaris/AFL Media)

Coach Justin Leppitsch of the Lions at the 3rd time quarter break during the 2015 AFL Round 09 match between the Brisbane Lions and the St Kilda Saints at The Gabba, Brisbane on May 31, 2015. (Photo: Bradley Kanaris/AFL Media)

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 07: Hugh Beasley of the Lions looks dejected after defeat in the 2015 AFL round ten match between the GWS Giants and the Brisbane Lions at Spotless Stadium, Sydney on June 7, 2015. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/AFL Media)

Daniel Rich of the Lions celebrates after kicking a goal during the 2015 AFL Round 09 match between the Brisbane Lions and the St Kilda Saints at The Gabba, Brisbane on May 31, 2015. (Photo: Bradley Kanaris/AFL Media)

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 07: Dayne Beams of the Lions looks dejected after missing a kick during the 2015 AFL round ten match between the GWS Giants and the Brisbane Lions at Spotless Stadium, Sydney on June 7, 2015. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/AFL Media)

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 07: Mitch Robinson of the Lions walks from the field after defeat in the 2015 AFL round ten match between the GWS Giants and the Brisbane Lions at Spotless Stadium, Sydney on June 7, 2015. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/AFL Media)

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 15: Liam Dawson and Billy Evans of the Lions celebrate victory with team mates after the 2015 AFL round 20 match between the Brisbane Lions and the Carlton Blues at The Gabba, Brisbane, Australia on August 15, 2015. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/AFL Media)

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 15: Dayne Zorko of the Lions celebrates with team mate Allen Christensen during the 2015 AFL round 20 match between the Brisbane Lions and the Carlton Blues at The Gabba, Brisbane, Australia on August 15, 2015. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/AFL Media)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 1: Josh Walker of the Cats consoles Allen Christensen of the Lions (R) after his team were defeated during the 2015 AFL round 18 match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at Simonds Stadium, Geelong, Australia on August 1, 2015. (Photo by Michael Dodge/AFL Media)

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 05: Players and coaches from both teams stand in silence around the centre circle in respect for former Adelaide Crows coach Phil Walsh who died earlier in the week during the round 14 AFL match between the Fremantle Dockers and the Brisbane Lions at Domain Stadium on July 5, 2015 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 15: Jed Adcock of the Lions is pressured by the defence during the 2015 AFL round 20 match between the Brisbane Lions and the Carlton Blues at The Gabba, Brisbane, Australia on August 15, 2015. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/AFL Media)

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 5: Lions players line up for a moment s silence for Phil Walsh during the 2015 AFL round 14 match between the Fremantle Dockers and the Brisbane Lions at Domain Stadium, Perth, Australia on July 5, 2015. (Photo by Will Russell/AFL Media)

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 5: Tom Rockliff of the Lions celebrates victory during the 2015 AFL round 23 match between the Brisbane Lions and the Western Bulldogs at The Gabba, Brisbane, Australia on September 5, 2015. (Photo by Matt Roberts/AFL Media)

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 5: Players of the Lions sing the team song after the 2015 AFL round 23 match between the Brisbane Lions and the Western Bulldogs at The Gabba, Brisbane, Australia on September 5, 2015. (Photo by Matt Roberts/AFL Media)

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 15: Jonathan Freeman of the Lions celebrates a goal during the 2015 AFL round 20 match between the Brisbane Lions and the Carlton Blues at The Gabba, Brisbane, Australia on August 15, 2015. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/AFL Media)

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 5: Daniel McStay of the Lions celebrates kicking a goal during the 2015 AFL round 23 match between the Brisbane Lions and the Western Bulldogs at The Gabba, Brisbane, Australia on September 5, 2015. (Photo by Matt Roberts/AFL Media)

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 5: Jed Adcock of the Lions acknowledges fans after the 2015 AFL round 23 match between the Brisbane Lions and the Western Bulldogs at The Gabba, Brisbane, Australia on September 5, 2015. (Photo by Matt Roberts/AFL Media)

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 22: Pearce Hanley and Stefan Martin of the Lions after the loss in the 2015 AFL round 21 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Brisbane Lions at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia on August 22, 2015. (Photo by AFL Media)

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 5:Pearce Hanley of the Lions celebrates kicking a goal during the 2015 AFL round 23 match between the Brisbane Lions and the Western Bulldogs at The Gabba, Brisbane, Australia on September 5, 2015. (Photo by Matt Roberts/AFL Media)